Before the invention of Spectra and Dyneema, Dacron was a popular choice of material for the manufacturing of braided lines. Though most anglers now prefer the properties of polyethylene, Dacron …
When you’re away from the kelp line and out into open water, surface action is so often the name of the game. Casting to following birds or boiling fish requires …
If you’re looking for a standard braid as backing for your reel, strand count may not matter. When fishing around shrubs or through thick lying reeds, it can make all …
Advancements over the years from their original salt & pepper Classic weave are apparent in the newer Tuf Line braids. Using aerospace technology, they feature their Tension Lock process in …
Every technological advantage that fishermen have today is available because of early pioneers. In the realm of braided fishing line, it was Western Filament, Inc. that set the standard. Founded …
On the spectrum of braided fishing line, anglers often want a level in between high-priced brands and cheap risky spools. Especially for those just starting with baitcasting or conventional reels, …
Whether fishing the Florida flats for big reds or the coast of California for calicos, SpiderWire Ultracast Braid hooks the fish. The smooth castability of a tight 8-strand weave aids …
Angler opinion sits in split judgment on the effectiveness of Daiwa Samurai braid. It’s thinner than most 8-strand weaves, super smooth, and silent through your line guides. Bass fishermen can …
Line counters are an effective means of measuring your fishing depth, but they do have drawbacks. They are bulky, add weight to the reel, and most have to be reset …
Rumor has it that the J in Daiwa J Braid stands for jail. More often than not, fish hooked with J Braid end up going in the slammer. While there’s …
